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Vietnam Releases New Decree on Implementing Chemical Weapons Convention
Apr 18, 2024
On March 27, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) released Decree 33/2024/ND-CP Implementing the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. The new regulation shall take effect on May 19, 2024 and replaces the existing Decree 38/2014/ND-CP.
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Updates on China’s New Inspection Mode for Imported Hazardous Chemicals
Apr 03, 2024
Speaking at a conference focusing on China Hazchem regulatory updates held in Shanghai on March 27, 2024, Mr. Wu Shuai from Shanghai Customs shared with attendees updates on China’s new inspection mode for imported hazardous chemicals.
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China MEM Imposes Special Inspection on 28 Hazardous Chemicals in 2024
Apr 02, 2024
China MEM's 2024 work plan for the special inspection of safety management targets 28 hazardous chemicals throughout their manufacture, import, operation and use.
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China NRCC Official Explains Hazchem Registration Requirements
Nov 23, 2023
At the 15th Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC) held by REACH24H on November 17, 2023, Mr. Chen Jinhe from the National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC) of the MEM and Mr. Yu Xin from Shanghai Emergency Management Affairs and Chemical Registration Center introduced the regulatory status of Hazchem registration in China, with a focus on further indicating the Hazchem registration requirements.
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New Zealand Consults on Cutting Lead Levels in Paints
Nov 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand is calling for submissions regarding proposed changes to a series of group standards to reduce the maximum allowable levels of lead in paint.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | October 2023
Oct 31, 2023
In October of 2023, China released the Inventory of Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals (2023). South Korea proposed amendments to both TSCL and GHS classification list. Japan consulted on designating NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL. Australia considers listing short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) in IChEMS Register Schedule 7. Officials at ChemCon Europe signaled that the formulation of India REACH Regulation may be shelved for some years to come.
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Shanghai Initiates 2023 New Chemical Inspection Campaign
Sep 11, 2023
The 2023 Inspection is currently carried out in Xuhui District, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Baoshan District of Shanghai. The other districts of Shanghai are expected to initiate the inspection successively soon.
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New Zealand Bans PFHxS, its Salts and Related Compounds under HSNO Act
Sep 05, 2023
On February 20, 2023, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened up a public consultation on banning perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and related compounds under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act). Comments are welcome until April 5, 2023.
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New Zealand Confirms International Regulators for Hazchem Assessment Information
Aug 21, 2023
New Zealand’s EPA confirmed overseas regulators for assessment information. The information from these recognised international regulators will be used to assess and reassess hazardous substances through two new pathways aimed at streamlining the processes.
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | May 2023
Jun 01, 2023
In May of 2023, China MEM issued a work plan for the special inspection on 35 target hazardous substances and reinforce law enforcement. South Korea opened a public consultation on the hazard assessments results new chemical substances registered under K-REACH. Japan announced the addition of 6 priority assessment chemical substances and the removal of 6 substances previously listed. Thailand extended the deadline for 2022 annual report on hazardous chemicals in industrial plants. India issued the draft EPR regulations for used oil to seek public comments.
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